This program is designed to entice teens to read. In order to engage your interest and to provide a spur to critical thinking, the book selections include those that involve sensitive issues. The content of some of the titles may be more mature than some of you may have previously encountered. Please recognize that this is a voluntary reading program. Not every book selected will suit every student. In a democratic society, a variety of ideas must find voice. As readers, you have the choice to read the more mature titles or to close the book. Consider your family values and your own comfort level as you make your selections.